SPECIAL MEETING
KERMAN CITY COUNCIL
Goal Setting Workshop
Stephen B. Hill – Mayor
Gary Yep – Mayor Pro Tem
Rhonda Armstrong – Council Member
Nathan Fox – Council Member
Bill Nijjer – Council Member
Kerman City Hall
850 S. Madera Avenue
Wednesday, May 5, 2015
8:30 AM
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OPENING CEREMONIES
• Welcome and Call to Order – Mayor
• Roll Call
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AGENDA ITEMS
A. SUBJECT: City Council Goal Setting Workshop
RECOMMENDATION: Council to conduct goal setting workshop facilitated by Cindy
Merzon, Merzon Consulting
Attachments: 2015 Planning Meeting
REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
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limited to three minutes. It should be noted that the Council is prohibited by law from taking any action on
matters discussed that are not on the Agenda. Speakers are provide their name and address.
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ADJOURNMENT
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City of Kerman
2015 Strategic Planning Meeting
May 5, 2015, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Kerman Council Chambers
Facilitated by Cindy Merzon, Merzon Consulting
CITY OF KERMAN
2015 PLANNING MEETING AGENDA
Time
Topic
Discussion Leader
9:00 a.m.
Welcome and Meeting to Order
Mayor Stephen Hill
9:05 a.m.
Meeting Purpose and Agenda Review
9:15 a.m.
Review Departments Accomplishments/Goals/Challenges
9:30 a.m.
Review the City’s Motto, Mission, Vision Statement
Cindy Merzon
10:00 a.m.
Conduct a Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Threat Analysis (SWOT)
Cindy Merzon
12 Noon
Break for Lunch
12:30 p.m.
Identify Strategic Goals, Objectives and Implementation Plan
Cindy Merzon
2:30 p.m.
Wrap up discussion and finalize next steps
Cindy Merzon
3:00 p.m.
Adjourn
Cindy Merzon
All
All
Note: Breaks will be taken as needed.
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Luis Patlan
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REVIEW OF DEPARTMENTS ACCOMPLISHMENTS/GOALS/CHALLENGES
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City Manager
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City Clerk
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Administrative Services
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Police
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Planning & Development
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Public Works
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Parks & Recreation
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City Manager
The City Manager is the Chief Executive Officer of the City of Kerman. The
City Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of all City departments.
The City Manager reports directly to the City Council and provides direction
to department heads based on Council goals and priorities.
City Clerk
Finance
-Provides leadership and direction in the implementation of all policies set
by the City Council
-Supervises the City Department heads to ensure high quality, costeffective services
Police
-Provides transparency into the City’s operations
Promotes and support employee excellence
-Manages labor negotiations with all employee bargaining groups
Public Works
Parks, Recreation &
Community Services
Planning &
Development
Major Accomplishments/Notable Highlights
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Structurally balanced budget the past three fiscal years
(FY 12/13, FY 13/14, FY 14/15)
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Healthy General Fund Reserves ($2.6 million as of June
30, 2014)
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Finance Director recruitment
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Reformatted City budget document in FY 13/14
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Received excellence in budget awards from CSMFO (FY
13/14 & FY 14/15) and GFOA (FY 14/15)
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Comprehensive redesign of City website
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Developed General Fund Reserve Policy
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Comprehensive update of Purchasing Policy
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Installation of solar array at WWTP and negotiated
amended PPA to expand solar field
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Several new commercial projects (Panda Express, Taco
Bell, Walmart, Dialysis Clinic)
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Industrial expansion projects (Panoche Creek, Mid
Valley Disposal)
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Hiring of one-full time recreation coordinator
Participation in the HERO and FigTree/PACE Program
Negotiated agreement with CRES and RJ Hill for new
single-family home construction
Negotiated sale of city-owned property to Panoche
Creek for major expansion
Participating in Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element
Update
Awarded DOJ COPS Grant to hire one full-time police
officer
Negotiated three year Memorandum of Understanding
of three bargaining groups (effective through June 30,
2017)
Streamlined purchasing and equipping of police
vehicles
New roof at modification to HVAC system at Police
building
New accounting software system
Implemented employee Summer Barbecues
Goals
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Implement Council’s goals and objectives
New Animal Shelter
Sphere of Influence (SOI) boundary change
Downtown improvements
Ongoing economic development projects (30-acre commercial, Phase II
Kerman Neighborhood Center, Tractor Sales)
Gateway sign in roundabout at Jensen and Madera Avenue
Workforce Needs Assessment
Facilities Master Plan
Implement Employee Recognition Program
Conclude agreement with FID for Purple Pipe System
Short and Long-Term Challenges
Short-Term
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Ongoing drought and mandatory 36% water reduction target
Water quality requirements for Chromium 6
Preparation of Groundwater Sustainability Plan
Financing new animal control facility
Staffing in planning department
Managing legal expenses
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Sustainable water supply
New police and senior center facilities
Funding for ongoing maintenance of streets
Funding for new parks and ongoing maintenance
Police fleet replacement
Impact on tax revenues with transition to alternative fueled vehicles
Impact on sales tax revenues with transition to on-line/internet sales
Succession planning as workforce retires
Health care costs
Economic uncertainties
City Clerk
The City Clerk prepares and posts the City Council agenda, preserves
minutes, maintains custody of public records, coordinates local municipal
elections, and respond to public records requests.
Legislative Agenda
-Manage City Council legislative agenda and documents
Records
Management
-Custodian of City records
-Local filing officer for Economic Statements
-Coordination of local municipal elections
Public Records
Request
Elections
Other Services
Legislative Agenda
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Prepare the bi-monthly agenda for the City Council meetings & post
agenda consistent with state law
Work with department heads on scheduling items for agendas
Attend bi-monthly City Council meetings
Prepare official minutes of City Council meetings
Certify proclamations and resolutions approved by the City Council
Liaison to City Council on scheduling meetings with the public
Work with the public on requests to be added to agenda
Records Management
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Ensure agreements and other documents are executed and
electronically stored
• Electronic storage of all official documents as prescribed by law
• Provide records as requested to the City Council, departments, and
the public in a timely manner
• Assist other departments with electronic records retention efforts
Public Records Request
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Receive and document Public Records Requests (PRR)
• Consult with City Attorney as needed on PRR
• Respond to PRR in a timely manner as prescribed by law
• Work with departments on Public Records Requests
Elections
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Disseminate candidate nomination papers
Assist candidates complete nomination papers
Provide information on the city’s web site regarding elections
Monitor elections with Fresno County Registrar of Voters
Agendize certification of elections results for City Council
Administer the oath of office to newly elected Council Members
Serve as local filing officer for Statement of Economic Interest
(Forms 700)
Other Services
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Follow-up with departments on citizens complaints
• Administer the oath of office to newly appointed Chamber of
Commerce Board of Directors
• Created the annual Mock Student Council Meeting program
• Resource for all City departments
Major Accomplishments/Notable Highlights
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Effectively administered and coordinated the 2012 and 2014 Municipal Elections
Assisted newly elected Council Members in completing and submitting campaign
finance disclosure reports and statement of economic interests (Form 700)
Maintained and preserved City Council proceedings and related documents allowing
for quick and easy access by other city departments, residents and public
Fostered an excellent working relationship with department heads and staff
Successfully archived in electronic format all permanent records from 1946 to present
for easy access and retrieval
Implemented conversion to a paperless agendas through the use of tablets for City
Council Members
Established the Mock Student Council meetings with Liberty Elementary and Kerman
Floyd Elementary
Goals
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Explore a possible sales tax initiative to expand public safety and
parks staffing and services
Work with Planning and Development on electronically archiving
documents
Provide a computer at City Hall for the public to access information
Establish an on-line citizens’ request for service and/or complaint
process
Explore new agenda manager software
Add overhead projector with new screens for Council Chambers
Short and Long-Term Challenges
Short-Term
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New agenda manager software
Long-Term
Keeping up with advanced technology and new software compatibility
• Wireless technology and security issues
• Audio/visual upgrades in Council Chambers
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Administrative Services
Financial Reporting
The Administrative Services Department provides various accounting and
business services including preparation of the City’s annual budget.
-Prepares and manages the City’ budget
Budgeting
-Oversees citywide purchasing consistent with adopted policy
-Insures proper and accurate financial reporting
-Responsible for human resources & information technology
Audits
-Handles all utility billing and collections
Utility Billings
Human Resources, Risk
Management, Payroll and
Other Services
Financial Reporting
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General Ledger maintenance
Accounts payable
Accounts receivable
Investments
Fiscal responsibility
Administer City policies and insure compliance
Budgeting
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Monthly analysis
• Mid-Year budget analysis
• New-Year budget development
• Submittal of balanced budget
Audits
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Preparation of annual working papers
• Submittal of completed audit for FYE June 30th by the following
November
• Continuation of clean audit report from auditors
Utility Billing
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Administer utility billing for approximately 3,300 accounts
Prepare monthly billings
Assist customers in person, by telephone or email
Accept utility payments by mail, electronically or in person
Set up service on new accounts
Terminate service on closed accounts
Lien releases on property sales
Human Resources
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Assist departments with recruitment process
Enrollment of new employees
Employee benefit administration
Handle and resolve employee grievances
Administration of MOU with both employee bargaining units
Maintain personnel files
Risk Management
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City board member of the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk
Management Joint Powers Authority
• Processing liability claims through risk management authority
• Present claims settlement to the City Council
• Administration of workers compensation claims
Payroll Processing
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Tabulation of employees time, data entry for bi-weekly payroll
processing
• Record accrued vacation and/or sick leave used
• Prepare bi-monthly City Council payroll report
• Prepare quarterly and annual reports; 941, W2’s etc.
Other Services
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Receipt and record City revenues
Administer Internal Service Funds; Information Technology and
Vehicle Equipment replace fund ensuring City staff have the
necessary tools to perform their job duties
Business license processing, annual billings and collection of fees
Dog license processing, annual billings and collection of fees
Grant reporting as required
Various State and Federal reporting required
Resource for all City departments to assist in anyway
Short and Long-Term Challenges
Short-Term
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Staffing levels
Rising health care costs and the Affordable Care Act
Pension costs and unfunded liabilities
Drop in water revenues as conservation efforts reduce consumption
Long-Term
Increased liability claims due to aging infrastructure
• Maintain fiscal discipline and be prepared for economic uncertainties
• Prepare plan to address aging building needs (Police, Senior Center,
Animal Control Shelter)
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Major Accomplishments/Notable Highlights
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Worked with City Manager’s office on reformatting budget document in FY 2013/14
CSMFO (California Society Municipal Finance Officers) Budget Award – Fiscal year 2013/2014 and
2014/2015
GFOA (Government Finance Officers Association) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award Fiscal year
2014/2015
Timely completion of annual audits with unqualified (clean) audit and no management points for the
past four (4) years
Structurally balanced budgets the past three fiscal years with a healthy General Fund Reserve
City’s debt rating with Standards and Poor’s upgraded from “A-“ to “A” in 2013
Participated in negotiating a three (3) year MOU agreement with all three bargaining groups
Revamped the information technology & vehicle/equipment replacement Internal Service Funds
Selection, integration, and training on new financial accounting system
Assisted with developing: Purchasing Policy, General Fund Reserve Policy, and Personal Protective
Equipment Policy
Successfully recruited for an Account Clerk and Senior Accountant to back fill vacancies
Goals
Ensure expenditures are consistent with adopted policies
• Continue to provide excellent customer service to the residents of Kerman
• Restore staffing levels
• Explore outsourcing utility billing
• Explore alternatives to expand on-line payment of utilities by customers
• Analyze funding opportunities for new animal control shelter
• Ongoing evaluation of police fleet replacement program
• Close-out all activities of the former Kerman Redevelopment Agency
• ADA improvements to front counter and public restrooms
• New telephone system
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Police Department
The Police Department provides public safety through
routine patrol, special investigations, records management,
animal control, and special community programs.
Patrol
-Utilize proactive policing
Special
Investigations
-Resolve investigations in timely manner
-File cases with DA & maintain files
-Community engagement through special programs
Records
Management
Animal Control
Special Programs
Patrol
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Traffic enforcement
Subject checks
Field interviews
Probation/parole
Arrests
Avoid the 21 DUI enforcement
Special Investigations
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Electronic storage of all official documents as prescribed by law
• Provide records as requested to the City Council, departments, and
the public in a timely manner
• Assist other departments with electronic records retention efforts
Records Management
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Receive and document Public Records Requests (PRR)
• Consult with City Attorney as needed on PRR
• Respond to PRR in a timely manner as prescribed by law
Animal Control
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Enforce animal laws
Educate the public on humane treatment of animals
Impound stray animals
Dispose of deceased animals
Placement of animals for adoption
Special Programs
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School Resource Officer
Citizens on Patrol
Youth Explorer Program
Crime-Free Multi-Family Housing Program
Neighborhood Watch Program
National Night Out
Child Seat Belt Safety Training
Harvest Festival/Pageantry of Lights Parade
Fourth of July Fireworks
Relay for Life Fundraiser
Major Accomplishments/Notable Highlights
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Overall, total Part I Crimes down 31%
since 2010
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Robbery down 36% since 2010
• Burglary down 23% since 2010
• Theft-Larceny down 36% since 2010
• Auto Theft down 49% since 2010
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Hired one full-time officer through a
four-year DOJ COPS grant
• Increased Level 1 Reserves from 2 in
2010 to 7 today (4 filled)
• Increased officer self-initiated activity
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Retained an in-house Crime Analyst
under a multi-jurisdictional grant
Upgraded weapons capabilities by
purchasing a rifle & shotgun for each
officer
Upgraded to high security handgun
holster for all officers and reserves
Increased the number of Tasers that we
have available for patrol officers
Updated handheld radios for officers
Property & evidence room is up to date
Case filing and processing is current
Goals
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Continued reduction/suppression of crime
Increase staffing levels
Transition to full-time School Resource Officer (SRO)
Expansion of our Community Programs (Neighborhood Watch,
Crime-Free Multi-Family Housing, Youth Explorer Program, Citizens
on Patrol)
Decertify holding facility (not in use)
Remodel and/or build a new Police Department building
Video policing program
Short and Long-Term Challenges
Short-Term
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Funding for expanding Police staffing
Basic repairs to existing building
Long-Term
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Remodel vs. building a new Police facility
Impact of Prop. 47 on crime (reduction of felonies to misdemeanors)
Citizens negative perception of law enforcement
Planning & Development
Planning and Development oversees long-range planning for the
city, ensuring buildings and development meet code and city
standards.
Planning
-Implement the City’s planning goals and objectives
-Provide technical advice to City Council
-Review and inspect construction projects
-Ensure development meets city standards
Building
-Oversee the City’s Capital Improvement Program
Engineering
Planning
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Current planning (over-the-counter assistance to the public)
Long-Term Planning (General Plan/Housing Element/Master Plans)
Process site plan reviews, conditional use permits, temporary permits,
tentative tract & parcel maps, etc.
Conduct CEQA review for all development projects
Serve as staff to the Kerman Planning Commission
Advise the Council on all land use matters
Respond to customers inquiries regarding zoning and land use related
questions
Enforce zoning laws
Building
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Process building plans for plan check
Issue building permits for minor and major projects
Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with state building
codes
Ensure projects comply with Construction and Demolition
Recycling Program
Respond to nuisance issues on private property
Conduct annual weed abatement activities
Enforce building codes
Engineering
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Prepare and update master infrastructure plans (Sewer, Water,
Streets, Storm Drain)
Prepare annual capital improvement program
Plan check off-site improvement plans for all private developments
Review tentative tract maps and parcel splits
Utilize pavement management system to prioritize street funds
Submit grants for major transportation-related projects
Design, bid, and manage public infrastructure projects
Major Accomplishments/Notable Highlights
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Process land use entitlements for Panoche Creek expansions
Processed land use entitlements for Mid Valley Disposal expansion
Processed Site Plan Review for Taco Bell, Panda Express and Dialysis Clinic
Successful transition to new building permit software
Successful inspections of several new commercial developments
Increase in single family building permits
Developed Residential Design Guidelines
Caltrans grant for the preparation of the Madera Avenue Streetscape Master Plan
Successful ATP grant awards for bulb-outs at elementary school crossings
Successful annual weed abatement efforts
Implementation of new pavement management system
Implemented Geographic Information System (GIS)
Grants awarded for major street reconstruction projects (First Street, California Avenue from Del Norte
to Madera, California Ave from Goldenrod to Vineland, Vineland Avenue widening)
Goals
Planning
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Expand SOI Boundary as adopted in the 2027 General
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Complete update of 5th Cycle Housing Element
(December 31, 2015)
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Downtown improvements
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Gateway signage in roundabout
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Budget for planning consultant
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Review and update planning permit fees
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Amend development standards for all developments
to reduce/eliminate turf in landscaping plans and
require drip irrigation
Building
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Electronic storage of all construction plans
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Review and update building permit fees
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Evaluate building codes to encourage water
conservation measures
Engineering
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Complete revised 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan
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Implement Pavement Management System
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Ongoing development of GIS
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Completion of construction of Well #18
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Finalize agreement with FID for purple pipe system
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Budget for part-time Permit Technician
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Process entitlement for proposed commercial
projects
Complete rail crossing improvement at Goldenrod
and California
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Complete installation of traffic signal at Whitesbridge
and Vineland
Short and Long-Term Challenges
Short-Term
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Staffing levels in planning and building
Succession planning as employee retire
Expansion of Sphere of Influence
Replacing turf in street medians
Long-Term
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Funding for street maintenance, repair and reconstruction
Meeting stricter water quality requirements
Traffic synchronization along Madera Avenue
Approval from Caltrans for implementing improvements on Madera Ave
ADA compliance issues in existing city facilities
Rail crossing improvements at California (and May Avenue)
Infrastructure to serve development north of Whitesbridge
Public Works Department
Water
Public Works is responsible for streets, sewer, water , storm drains and
lighting and landscaping maintenance.
-Ensures that the city’s infrastructure is maintained
Sewer
-Up keeps parks and city buildings
-Managers wastewater treatment plant
-Oversees storm drains and fleet operations
Streets
Storm Drain
Park, L&LD
Maintenance
Water
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Ensure the city provides quality water to all residents
• Inspect and monitor water lines and meters
• Manage the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition program
Sewer
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Oversee the operation of the waste water treatment plant
• Ensure that nitrates and biochemical oxygen are removed from
sludge
• Supervise the solar system at the waste water treatment plant
Streets
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Maintain street quality by filling potholes and re-stripping
• Oversee the contracted street sweeping
• Work with city engineer to re-grade streets
Storm Drain
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Maintain storm drain infrastructure
• Keep up basins that collect run off water
• Educate public regarding contaminates that will percolate into the
water table
Parks and L&LD Maintenance
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Mow and up keep the city’s parks
• Provide tree maintenance
• Up keep the city’s street lights
Major Accomplishments/Notable Highlights
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Expanded capacity of the Wastewater Treatment Plant by 50% - plant
now meets all Department of Water Resources discharge requirements
Installed water meters on 60% of the Kerman residences
Applied for and awarded a Prop 84 grant to install another 665 water
meters
Developed a pavement management system with the City Engineer
Constructed a reclaimed water piping and pump system that provides
reclaimed wastewater to irrigate two adjacent farm property
Coordinated the construction of a solar array at the WWTP
Equipped approximately 22 Police Department vehicles with three
electric release shotgun and rifle racks
Goals
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Drill a new water well and connect to the water distribution system
Develop new water storage tanks at the north end of town
Have all water connections on a metered service
Remove all turf from the City medians and replace with drought tolerant
plants and drip irrigation system
Construct a new animal shelter at the City Corporation Yard
Enter into an agreement with FID to provide irrigation water for the
City’s purple pipe system
Complete reclamation pond #7 at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
Develop a single point water meter reading system to read meters
citywide
Short and Long-Term Challenges
Short-Term
• Meet mandatory target of 36% water savings by March 16, 2016
• Meet lower hexavalent chromium levels in City water system
• Ongoing maintenance of L & L District
Long-Term
• Rising State agency fees
• How to get more accomplished with fewer resources
• Reduce rising power costs
• Utilize surface water to meet the growing demand for potable water
• Funding to replace aging water and sewer lines
Parks, Recreation &
Community Development
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services provides quality programs to
local residents with well maintained parks, facilities and inviting public
places.
Recreation
-Organizes the Recreation Commission
-Oversees a diverse range of quality services and programs
Senior Services
-Develops programs that add to the physical activity
-Provides and maintains safe, pleasing and comfortable facilities
-Develops and maintains partnerships with local organizations and
businesses
Transit
Parks & Facilities
Management
Park Development
Recreation
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Coordinates various events throughout the year for youth and
teens (teen lock-in, summit and teen fest events)
Manages the after school program
Organizes and directs Kerman’s summer day camp
Guides the aquatic program
Organizes both adult and youth sports programs
Manages the Youth Commission
Senior Service
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Plans and coordinates annual senior events
• Oversee the Senior Advisory Board
• Coordinates the senior out reach, companion and nutrition
programs
• Organizes the retired and senior volunteer program
Transit
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Oversees the Kerman Dial-A-Ride program
• Coordinates the Westside Transit program with Fresno County
Transit Services
Parks & Facility Management
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Schedules and coordinates park and facility rental
• Maintains city facilities in optimal condition
• Maintains ball fields and picnic area
• Provides set up of tables and AV equipment for facility rental
Parks Development
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Explores grant options to fund newly developed park s
• Examine cost-effect options for park upgrades
Major Accomplishments/Notable Highlights
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Public Community Parks Master Planning
Secured $200,000 grant from Stewardship
Council for Katey’s Park, plus various other
grants and donations
Installation of new bus shelters on HWY 180
Community Center Fire Sprinkler
replacement
New Online registration software for use of
recreation, parks and facilities
Developed Department Recreation Activity
Guide
Kerman Earth Day and Easter
Eggstravaganza Event
Teen Summit, Teen Fest, KYLA Teen
Leadership
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Hacienda Heights Afterschool Recreation
Program
Soroptimist Park Playground Rubber ReSurfacing
National Playful City USA Award
Kerman Inn Mural
First Annual Almond Festival
S.E.A.RC.H Teen Scavenger Hunt
B Street Park Playground Purchase and
Install
Senior Roaring 20s Transits Van Harvest
Festival Parade Sweeps Stakes Award
Holiday Toy & Food Drive
Goals
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New Senior/Youth Center building
Development of two existing neighborhood parks
Development of eastside (15-acre) & westside (30-acre) community
parks
Skate park upgrade at Kerckhoff Park
Expand youth programs & activities (i.e. Mentoring, Health and Fitness)
Development of Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Increase park facilities and buildings maintenance and repair
Incorporate xeriscaping & native planting on grounds & parks
Replace scoreboard at Coleman Field
Install new roof over bleachers and Coleman Field
Short and Long-Term Challenges
Short-Term
• Some parks are loved to death (over used) requiring greater maintenance
• Upgrade existing parks and facilities
• Development of a new skate park
• Lack onsite ATM/credit card payments for programs and rentals
• Increasing park safety and reducing vandalism with use of video cameras
Long-Term
• New senior center and offices for recreation staff
• Staffing (secretary, mid-manager, building and facility maintenance)
• Funding for new parks and ongoing maintenance
• Engaging youth to exercise and play outdoors
• Health eating choices
CITY OF KERMAN
MOTTO, MISSION, AND VISION
Motto:
A Place Where Community Comes First
Mission:
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Service – to deliver the highest quality of service in an efficient and cost-effective
manner.
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Safety – to ensure that the community is a safe place to live, work, raise a
family, operate a business and visit.
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Livability – to focus the organization’s human and capital resources on
improving the community’s quality of life.
Vision:
Facilitating progress while preserving the community’s small-town character.
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SWOT ANALYSIS
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What is a SWOT Analysis?
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Strengths – Positive Attitude
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Weaknesses – What You Need to Complete/Succeed
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Opportunities – Build Upon Strengths/Successes
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Threats – Contingency Planning
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CITY OF KERMAN
2015 STRATEGIC GOALS
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Identify Strategic Goals
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Develop Strategic Plan
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Identify Project Leader/Responsible Person
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Set Realistic Timelines for Completion
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Establish Periodic Review of Strategic Plan
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CITY OF KERMAN
WRAP UP, DISCUSSION AND FINALIZE NEXT STEPS
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Final Thoughts
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Next Step
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The End!
THANK YOU!
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